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What is assertive communication and behavior? 0

Assertive behavior and communication often get confused with aggression, but there is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive.

Aggressive behavior is assertiveness taken too far.

On the other hand, passive behavior is not assertive enough.

Healthy assertive behavior lies in the middle of the continuum between passive and aggressive.

Healthy assertive communication is. . .

How to Spot a Sociopathic Liar 33

Creating elaborate lies for their own gain with no care about who gets hurt is a hallmark of a sociopathic liar. Sociopaths are compulsive pathological liars. 

Sociopaths lie without conscience.

That means that they can look you right in the eye and lie to you and not show the usual markers that would give them away.

Click Read More to find out:

• how to spot a sociopathic liar
• what is a sociopath and psychopath definition
• the characteristics of sociopathic lying
• why sociopaths lie
• and more

What is Gaslighting Emotional Abuse? 0

Gaslighting is a crazy-making form of emotional abuse.

Gaslighting occurs when someone intentionally twists your perception of reality for their own gain.

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• Gaslighting Meaning and Definition
• The Origins of the Term Gaslighting
• Why do Gaslighters Gaslight?
• 3 Toxic Tactics of Gaslighters: Denial, Trivializing, Withholding
• Denial Mind Games: How Gaslighters Twist Your Memories and Experiences
• Gaslighting infographic 

Brainwashing in Abusive Relationships 0

Being in an abusive relationship often feels like torture. Sometimes that’s because your romantic or life partner’s behavior feels like the torture techniques used by mortal enemies.

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• What is brainwashing?

• Brainwashing in abusive relationships 

• Brainwashing in war

• Biderman's Chart of 8 brainwashing techniques

• The 3 D's of brainwashing

• How brainwashing sneaks up on you in relationships 

The Link Between Perfectionism, Anxiety and Depression 0

Perfectionism creates anxiety and depression.

Not all people who have anxiety are perfectionists, but many people who are perfectionists are anxious and/or depressed.

Perfectionism is a tough taskmaster. The drive to be perfect and have everything around you be perfect is a ball and chain that holds you back and bogs you down.

The truth is, you can’t be perfect. Other people can’t be perfect. Things can’t go perfectly.

How to Make a SMART Goal 0

Setting goals doesn't achieve much unless that goal is doable. If you don't make your goal a reality you can end up feeling like a failure -- but maybe your goal was doomed from the start. 

Some smart people came up with the SMART method of creating doable goals for business. You can use the same method for creating doable personal goals.

What is a SMART goal?

SMART stands for:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Timed

Click to read more and set yourself up for success!